Jack P. Morton

April 01, 2009

HAMPTON — Jack P. Morton passed away Monday, March 30, 2009, at the age of 90.

Born Nov. 19, 1918, in Lilesville, N.C., he moved to Virginia in 1950, and retired from Newport News Shipbuilding in 1981. He loved playing golf and enjoyed spending every morning with his friends at the Peninsula Driving Range.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Morton; daughter; Debbie Morton, son, Gary Morton; a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Parklawn Memorial Park.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family.

Service arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton.